Harris and Walz kick off campaign
Summary
TLDRIn the heated race for the White House, the Midwest becomes a battleground as both campaigns hold rallies in Wisconsin. Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, hit the campaign trail, raising over $20 million since the announcement. Meanwhile, Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's VP pick, rallies his supporters, criticizing Harris's policies. Both sides are gearing up for the crucial 90 days leading to the election, with Harris aiming to secure the Midwest.
Takeaways
- 🗺️ The Midwest is a crucial battleground in the race for the White House, with both campaigns focusing on Wisconsin as a must-win state.
- 🎉 Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz as her running mate, a move that has reportedly raised over $20 million for their campaign.
- 🏆 Tim Waltz expresses pride in joining the ticket to help make Kamala Harris the next President of the United States.
- 📣 Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Donald Trump's VP pick, held dueling rallies in the same state, positioning himself as an alternative to the Harris-Waltz ticket.
- 🔥 JD Vance criticizes Kamala Harris's policies and agenda, claiming they do not represent what the American people want.
- 🌟 Former President Donald Trump reacts to the Harris-Waltz ticket, calling it a 'fox' and expressing his commitment to debate Harris.
- 🤔 Trump also comments on Tim Waltz, describing him as a 'very, very liberal man' and a 'shocking pick', while expressing his enthusiasm for the opposition.
- 🔄 Both campaigns are ramping up their efforts in the Midwest, with multiple campaign stops and rallies planned in key states.
- 💰 The financial impact of the Harris-Waltz ticket announcement is significant, with a substantial fundraising boost for their campaign.
- 📅 The election is approaching, with only 90 days left until the election, increasing the urgency and intensity of the campaigns.
- 📢 The script highlights the importance of messaging and the candidates' attempts to appeal to voters in the Midwest, which is seen as pivotal for victory.
Q & A
What is the significance of Wisconsin in the current presidential race?
-Wisconsin is considered a 'must-win' state for both campaigns in the presidential race due to its strategic importance in the electoral map.
Who are the two running mates mentioned in the script?
-The two running mates mentioned are Tim Waltz, who was chosen by Vice President Kamala Harris, and JD Vance, who was selected by former President Donald Trump.
What was the immediate impact of Tim Waltz's announcement as Kamala Harris's running mate?
-Following the announcement of Tim Waltz as Kamala Harris's running mate, their campaign reported raising more than $20 million.
What did Ohio Senator JD Vance say about Kamala Harris's policies?
-Ohio Senator JD Vance criticized Kamala Harris's policies, stating that they didn't work and that her agenda is not what the American people want.
How did former President Trump describe the ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz?
-Former President Trump referred to the ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz as a 'fox and friend,' expressing his commitment to debating Harris.
What was the reaction of former President Trump to Tim Waltz's selection as running mate?
-Former President Trump called Tim Waltz a 'very, very liberal man' and described his selection as a 'shocking pick,' expressing his thrill about it.
What is the strategy behind Kamala Harris choosing Tim Waltz as her running mate?
-Kamala Harris believes that Tim Waltz can help her win in the Midwest, which is a critical region for securing electoral votes.
How many stops did JD Vance make on the day mentioned in the script?
-JD Vance made two stops on the day mentioned in the script, one in Wisconsin and another in Shelby Township, Michigan.
What is the current status of the electoral campaign with respect to the number of days left?
-At the time of the script, there were 90 days left until the election.
What does the phrase 'bends the knee to the far left of the Democrat Party' imply in the context of the script?
-The phrase implies that Kamala Harris is aligning herself with the more progressive or liberal wing of the Democratic Party by choosing Tim Waltz as her running mate.
What is the role of the D.C. bureau chief, Ben Kennedy, in the script?
-Ben Kennedy is providing live updates from the White House on the developments of the electoral campaign, specifically focusing on the activities in Wisconsin.
Outlines
🗳️ Battle for the Midwest: Campaigns in Wisconsin
The script opens with a focus on the political battle for the Midwest in the U.S. presidential race. Vice President Kamala Harris, now running with a new running mate, and former President Trump's VP nominee, J.D. Vance, are both holding rallies in Wisconsin, a crucial state for the election. The narrative highlights the significance of Wisconsin in the race to the White House and mentions the recent campaign activities of both Harris and Vance, including rallies and fundraising efforts.
🌟 Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz: A New Ticket for the White House
This paragraph delves into the specifics of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign, including her selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz as her running mate. It discusses the campaign's fundraising success post-announcement, raising over $20 million, and Waltz's role in appealing to the Midwest. The paragraph also touches on the political implications of this choice, suggesting that Harris is aligning with the more liberal wing of the Democratic Party.
🔥 J.D. Vance's Counter-Rally and Trump's Reaction
The script then shifts to J.D. Vance's campaign activities, detailing his rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan. Vance, the VP pick of former President Donald Trump, is portrayed as a counter to Harris's campaign, with his message focusing on the dismissal of Harris's policies and agenda. The paragraph also includes Trump's reaction to the Harris-Waltz ticket, labeling it as 'foxy' and expressing his commitment to debate Harris.
🏆 The Race to the White House: Campaign Strategies and Expectations
The final paragraph of the script emphasizes the importance of the Midwest in the upcoming election, with both campaigns intensifying their efforts in the region. It mentions Harris's belief that Waltz can help secure a win in the Midwest and ends with a note on the countdown to the election, indicating the high stakes and the urgency of the remaining 90 days.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Midwest
💡Vice President Kamala Harris
💡Running mate
💡Fundraising
💡J.D. Vance
💡Dueling rallies
💡Wisconsin
💡Campaign trail
💡Far left
💡Debate
💡Election
Highlights
The battle for the Midwest intensifies in the race for the White House.
Vice President Kamala Harris and J.D. Vance hold dueling rallies in Wisconsin.
Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz as her new running mate.
The campaign raises over $20 million following the announcement of Waltz as running mate.
Waltz expresses pride in joining the ticket to help make Harris the next president.
J.D. Vance criticizes Harris's policies and agenda, calling for her to be 'fired'.
Vance is endorsed by former President Donald Trump as his VP pick.
Harris's selection of Waltz is seen as a move to appease the far left of the Democratic Party.
Trump is eager to debate Harris and shares his opinion on Waltz.
Waltz is described as a very liberal choice, surprising many with his selection.
Both campaigns focus on winning the Midwest, a crucial region for the election.
Vance rallies supporters in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of the Midwest.
The election is 90 days away, with both campaigns ramping up efforts.
Harris believes Waltz can help secure a win in the Midwest.
The importance of Wisconsin as a 'must-win' state for both candidates.
The transcript highlights the strategic importance of selecting a running mate in a presidential campaign.
The financial impact of the running mate announcement on the campaign's fundraising efforts.
The ideological divide within the Democratic Party as reflected in the choice of Waltz.
The reaction from former President Trump to the new Democratic ticket.
The significance of the Midwest in the upcoming election and the strategies of both campaigns.
Transcripts
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and Nicole, back to you.
>> Okay, Michael, thank you. The
battle for the Midwest is on in
the race for the white House.
Vice President Kamala Harris
with her new running mate and
former President Trump's VP
nominee, J.D. Vance, holding
dueling rallies in the must win
state of Wisconsin. Today, our
D.C. bureau chief, Ben Kennedy,
is live at the white House with
more Ben.
>> Nicole Harris said the path
to the white House is through
Wisconsin as both campaigns
rally supporters in that state
today. Vice President Kamala
Harris and Minnesota Governor
Tim Waltz hit the campaign trail
with a stop in Wisconsin
Wednesday afternoon. Good
afternoon, Wisconsin, when it
comes. One day after Harris name
waltzes her running mate. And
since that announcement, their
campaign says it raised more
than $20 million.
>> I couldn't be prouder to be
on this ticket to help make
Kamala Harris the next president
of the United States.
>> Meanwhile, about three miles
away in the same state. And I
think we ought to say to Kamala
Harris, you are fired. Your
policies didn't work. Your
agenda doesn't work. And it's
not what the American people
want. Ohio Senator JD Vance,
former President Donald Trump's
VP pick, rallied supporters. He
too, also made two stops today
with the first.
>> Good morning everybody in
Shelby Township, Michigan.
>> What Kamala Harris is telling
all of us by selecting Tim Waltz
is that she bends the knee to
the far left of the Democrat
Party. It comes as Trump, his
reaction to this ticket, called
it a fox. And friend, saying he
is committed to debating Harris
at some point as he also shared
his take on Waltz.
>> He's a very, very liberal man
and he's a shocking pick and I'm
thrilled I could not be more
thrilled.
>> Now, Harris says Waltz, the
guy who can help her win in the
Midwest as both sides ramp up
campaign efforts in those
states. With 90 days until the
electi
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